Project Manager

Batska Consulting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Batska Consulting in Reston, Virginia is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate design and pre-construction activities for large-scale data center projects. This key role requires collaboration with internal teams, external consultants, and construction partners to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-10+ years of project management experience, particularly in mission-critical facilities and data centers.

Join us for comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in project management or construction of large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of design processes, contracts, and construction methodologies.
• Experience in data center construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of design efforts across multiple active projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project communication and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute regular project reports focusing on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Provide support during construction administration.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Construction methodologies

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Batska Consulting Group is a growing team of skilled engineers, architects, and construction management professionals with extensive experience in project management, design, commissioning, and construction across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, and Architecture. While we continue to serve prestigious Healthcare, Higher Education, and public institutions throughout the tristate area, we are also expanding into new markets and large-scale infrastructure projects, including Data Centers across multiple states.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate design and pre-construction activities for large-scale data center projects. This role acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external consultants, and construction partners, ensuring that design deliverables are executed efficiently, align with program objectives, and support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Coordination

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of design efforts across multiple active projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external design consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Oversee the development, review, and progression of design documentation packages.
• Track design progress, identify risks or conflicts, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Facilitate coordination between disciplines to ensure integrated and constructible solutions.
• Support the development and execution of design-related agreements and scope changes.

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop comprehensive project plans prior to design initiation, including scope definition, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication strategies.
• Maintain and continuously update project schedules, cost forecasts, and risk logs throughout the lifecycle.
• Implement change management processes to track and control scope evolution.
• Monitor performance against key milestones and proactively implement corrective actions when needed.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project communication and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, third-party consultants, and construction teams to ensure smooth execution of design and pre-construction activities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiation efforts alongside legal and procurement teams.
• Manage relationships with vendors and consultants, ensuring accountability and performance.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and distribute regular project reports, including weekly updates and monthly summaries on progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Maintain design review logs, decision trackers, and comment registers to ensure full visibility and traceability.
• Oversee document control processes, ensuring proper versioning, storage, and accessibility of project records.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards through design reviews, QA/QC processes, and constructability assessments.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives tooptimizecost, performance, and constructability.
• Identifyand escalate project risks early, driving mitigation strategies through resolution.

Construction Phase Support

• Provide support during construction administration by coordinating design clarifications and updates.
• Ensure design intent ismaintainedthrough construction and reflected in final record documentation.
• Assistwith change order review, issue resolution, and coordination of as-built documentation.
• Track project budgets, review cost estimates, and support financial reporting.
• Review and process invoices, ensuring alignment with contract terms and project progress.
• Support evaluation and negotiation of change orders and cost impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in project management or construction of large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of design processes, contracts, and construction methodologies.
• Preferably experienced in data center construction projects.

At Batska Consulting Group, we prioritize your health, financial security, and professional growth. Join our team and enjoy benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, generous paid time off, professional development assistance, and more.

Salary: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year